Drums recorded at Shorefire Studio, Long Branch NJ
Track 11 is a bonus track. "Emerald" is a cover of [a136188]
"The Grinding Wheel" is a powerful studio album by the legendary thrash metal band Overkill, released in CD format by Nuclear Blast. This record showcases Overkill's relentless energy and signature sound, blending aggressive riffs with melodic hooks across its intense tracklist. The album stands as a testament to the band's enduring influence within the metal scene, delivering both classic thrash elements and fresh songwriting that appeals to long-time fans and newcomers alike.
Overkill, formed in New Jersey in 1980, are pioneers of East Coast thrash metal. With over four decades of experience and more than 19 studio albums under their belt, they have built a loyal global following thanks to their uncompromising style and electrifying live performances. Notable achievements include acclaimed releases like "Horrorscope," "Ironbound," and "The Years of Decay." Their consistency has cemented them as one of the most respected acts in heavy music history.
Nuclear Blast is one of the world?s leading independent record labels specializing in heavy metal genres. Founded in Germany in 1987, it has played an essential role in promoting some of the biggest names in rock and metal worldwide?such as Nightwish, Slayer (Europe), Sabaton, and Epica?while supporting innovative new talent across subgenres.
With "The Grinding Wheel," listeners can expect nothing less than pure thrash excellence from Overkill?a must-have addition for any serious collector or fan of high-octane heavy music.
Overkill continues to grind your eardrums as they did 30 years since. You cannot miss with this album. They're Mean, green, killing machine. One Finest Hour of thrashing metal Grinding Wheel!
Yuriy P. - 15/Dec/2020
“There is still gunpowder in the flasks,” many will say. And I will say that this gunpowder was scattered over the casings flying out of a large-caliber machine gun leading continuous fire. It is with him that I associate the new album of the best thrash metal band of all time in my subjective opinion.
The shortest comment on this album is Overkill. In perfect balance, the listener is bombarded with fury and directness, melody and tempo changes, dull pressure and thoughtful arrangements, all under the excellent sound and high-quality work of the musicians. Bobby Ellsworth - my compliments, everything in tune with the music, and more. The last song (not counting the cover) will also bring down pure epicness on you, so much so that on the last notes you involuntarily think - are they exactly more than 50 years old?
To summarize, this album contains everything that people love about trash, and everything that should be in trash. The old men really did ignite, and without any obvious associations with anything else. Someone may find the album secondary or uninteresting - but personally, I blissed out from the first to the last song, frankly there are no passages among them. For me personally, this is a dozen, but to be more objective, it is 8 points. After all, only one killing hit, "Goddamn Trouble", is straightforward, and the world of trash has not yet degraded enough to say that no one will reach the high bar of "The Grinding Wheel" in 2017. And this is, perhaps, excellent.
Metal
48.924
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